Business Analyst (Business Change Analyst/Product Owner/Agile) - Retail Banking- Current Accounts

Summary: The role of Business Analyst (Business Change Analyst/Product Owner/Agile Designer) focuses on supporting change initiatives within the retail banking sector, specifically for Current Accounts. The position requires a hybrid working arrangement, with 2-3 days per week in the Northampton office. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Agile methodologies and a strong understanding of banking governance. Key responsibilities include translating business needs into technical documentation and managing the Agile lifecycle using tools like Jira and Confluence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proven track record as a Business Analyst within a major UK retail banking environment, specifically supporting "Needs Lab" or Retail Banking change initiatives.
• Extensive experience working with specific internal "Better Ways of Working" (BWow) methodologies and "Better Backlog" principles.
• Deep functional knowledge of Current Account products, overdraft propositions, and associated retail customer journeys.
• Proficiency in the full Agile lifecycle, including lead responsibility for Jira/Confluence management, backlog refinement, and Scrum ceremonies.
• Expert at translating business needs into technical documentation, ranging from high-level Epics to granular User Stories with clear Acceptance Criteria.
• Skilled in creating technical context artifacts, including As-Is/To-Be process mapping, wireframes, and feasibility studies alongside Architects.
• Strong understanding of banking governance and demand processes to ensure all change initiatives meet strict regulatory and internal standards.

Key Skills:

• Jira/Confluence/Epics
• Features
• User Stories
• Retail Banking
• Current Account propositions
• Overdrafts
• Customer journey mapping

Salary (Rate): £396 daily

City: Northampton

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Finance

Detailed Description From Employer:

We are hiring for Business Analyst (Business Change Analyst/Product Owner/Agile Designer) - Retail Banking- Current Accounts

Location : Hybrid - 2-3 days per week in Northampton Office

1. Proven track record as a Business Analyst within a major UK retail banking environment, specifically supporting "Needs Lab" or Retail Banking change initiatives.
2. Extensive experience working with specific internal "Better Ways of Working" (BWow) methodologies and "Better Backlog" principles
3. Deep functional knowledge of Current Account products, overdraft propositions, and associated retail customer journeys.
4. Proficiency in the full Agile lifecycle, including lead responsibility for Jira/Confluence management, backlog refinement, and Scrum ceremonies.
5. Expert at translating business needs into technical documentation, ranging from high-level Epics to granular User Stories with clear Acceptance Criteria.
6. Skilled in creating technical context artifacts, including As-Is/To-Be process mapping, wireframes, and feasibility studies alongside Architects.
7. Strong understanding of banking governance and demand processes to ensure all change initiatives meet strict regulatory and internal standards.

Key Skills : Jira/Confluence/Epics, Features,/User Stories/Retail Banking/Current Account propositions/overdrafts/customer journey mapping